Ellington Financial, MFA Financial and AG Mortgage Investment Trust boosted net income in the fourth quarter and expect to see strong performance this year.

Velocity Financial said it benefited from less competition in its business-purpose lending niche.

Steadworth’s shared-equity agreement offering includes downpayment assistance for homebuyers.

Neuberger Berman returned to the expanded-credit MBS space with a new shelf and Logan Finance.

Bridge loan originations picked up in the second half of 2023 even as interest rates increased.

Carrington promotes CFO to CEO; FHLB of San Francisco approves Change Lending for membership.

Originations of expanded-credit mortgages declined at a slower pace than total first-lien originations last year. Citi was the top ECM lender in 2023 even though its production was off 8.3% from a year ago. (Includes data table.)

Insurance companies and European investors have shown a growing interest in MBS backed by expanded-credit mortgages. However, there is not enough supply to meet demand.

Home equity investments have seen considerable homeowner interest due to high interest rates, but industry participants said more investor support is needed to meet homeowner demand.

Premier Lending will use the new FICO 10 T scoring model for its nonconforming originations.